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Board recommends Red Rose rezone The decision to rezone the motel so that it may be a rehab facility will go to the Commission.
See our photo gallery from Trapnell Elementary’s fall festival, and check back for more fall festivals throughout October.
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Barbara Swain stood from the packed rows of chairs at city hall to muscle her way to the podium. Before her had come a slew of tear-filled residents with alcoholic brothers, drug-using friends and relatives who died because of their addictions. But Swain has lived it. “I was in so many rehabs, from the East Coast to the West Coast. From Dade County to Duval County,” Swain, 53, said. She’s been to prison. She’s had two heart attacks and three
strokes. She’s been clean and then back on the streets. Swain addressed the city’s Planning and Zoning Board Thursday, Oct. 8, during a public hearing on the fate of the Red Rose Inn & Suites. Last month, permits were submitted to rezone the property so that a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility may operate on the eastern half of the abandoned motel. The western half would be used as administrative offices and suites where family mem-
bers could visit for up to seven days. “We need this, we need this,” Swain said. “We don’t even have a facility here, in Plant City.” Strawberry grower Carl Grooms agreed. He was there to get a thin portion of one of his properties rezoned but was moved to speak during the Red Rose hearing. His brother had dealt with addiction and came to Grooms for help. “He needed it then, not 30
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+ MasterChef releases book Plant City resident and season 1 MasterChef winner Whitney Miller Humphrey will release her second cookbook this month. “Whitney Miller’s New Southern Table” is a unique spin on classic southern favorites. “Preserving traditional family flavors, I also add my own special touches by lightening up classic dishes without losing flavor, experimenting with different southern ingredients, and using new techniques and cooking methods I’ve learned over the years,” Miller Humphrey said. Miller Humphrey is from Mississippi but lives in Plant City. She won MasterChef as a 22-yearold college student. Miller Humphrey will be on tour this winter. She will make a stop in Plant City Saturday, Nov. 7, at Fringe Boutique, 601 E. Alexander St. She will have a book signing and food tasting from 5 to 7 p.m.
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Adyson Gibbons and her 25-year-old horse, Zola, participated in the annual Pink Your Pony Ride. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Plant City equestrians did their part in helping the fight. The ride took place Saturday, Oct. 10, at Bay Lake Stables, in Dover. It raised money for the Brandon Outreach Clinic, and the decorated pink ponies brought awareness to breast cancer. For more pictures go to PlantCityObserver.com.
MOVIE MAGIC by Emily Topper | Staff Writer
+ Family celebrates reunion A Bealsville family celebrated a sibling reunion last month at the Hilton Resort in Orlando. Eight children of the late John and Mary Dell White came together with their spouses to reflect on old times. The five brothers and three sisters, who range from 65 to 85 years old, are: Dorothy Loney, Bertha Ingram, John White, Mary Love, Westley White, Kernal White, Earnest White and Jerry White.
Movie has Plant City ties Many families from the setting of newly-released ‘Big Stone Gap’ migrated to Plant City after an economic downturn. The snow-capped Appalachian Mountains, the western Virginian summers, the dusty coal mines — they are part of what makes Big Stone Gap stand out in Rodney Body’s mind. Body has only been back to the small Virginia town once since his family moved to Plant City in 1960. But he is ready to relive his childhood memories by watching a newly-released major motion picture named after his birthplace. “Big Stone Gap” was officially released in theaters Friday, Oct. 9. The movie stars
Ashley Judd, who plays a 40-year-old, self-proclaimed spinster whose life is turned upside down when she uncovers a family secret. The movie takes place in Big Stone Gap in 1978. “There was a lot of culture (in Big Stone Gap),” Body said. “They had an excellent school system. Big Stone Gap produced a lot of successful people.” One such person is Adriana Trigiani, the director of “Big Stone Gap.” Trigiani also wrote the screenplay for the movie, which is based off of
her New York Times best selling novel of the same name. Body’s aunt, Thelma Carter, was Trigiani’s second-grade teacher. “Big Stone Gap” is currently playing at AMC The Regency 20 in Brandon, Epic Theatres of Clermont, and Cobb Lakeside 18 & IMAX in Lakeland. But it is not playing in Plant City, despite the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World’s rich ties to the mountain town. “It plays in a lot of Plant City’s historical narrative,” Body said. “Many Big Stone
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Rodney Body got a copy of “Big Stone Gap” signed by author Adriana Trigiani. The movie came out Friday, Oct. 9. Gap descendants still live in the area.” After a downturn in the local economy in the 1950s and 1960s, a number of Big Stone Gap natives migrated to Plant City. Body moved from Big
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COMMUNITYCALENDAR FRIDAY, OCT. 16 Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail — takes place from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, to Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2837 S. Frontage Road. SirHenrysHauntedTrail. com. Y Family Matters Series — takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Plant City Family YMCA, 1507 YMCA Place. The class is called Raising Horrible Incredible Kids and will be taught by Jim and Sandra Carter, co-creators of the Raising Incredible Kids parenting curriculum. RSVP to J.D. Simmons at (813) 757-6677 or jennifer.simmons@tampaymca. org.
Hispanic Heritage Festival — takes place from 12 to 5 p.m and 7 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road. Enjoy activities for kids, traditional food, dancing and music. Silverhawk Native American Flute Gathering and Arts and Craft Show — takes place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18, at Withlacoochee River Park, 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd., Dade City. Dock Green Silverhawk, a longtime resident of Plant City, will be hosting the 12th annual event. Spend the weekend listening to the music of incredible flautists, singers, story tellers and Sacred Thunder Drum. There will be vendors, food and a drum circle. The park has trails and an authentic 1800s settlement with log cabins, a church, general store and school house. SilverHawkFluteGathering. com or contact Dock Green Silverhawk at (813) 763-2118 or slvhawk@aol.com for more information. Strawberry Classic Car Show — takes place from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at McCall Park, 102 N. Palmer St. Conact the Plant City Chamber of Commerce at (813) 754-3707. Walden Lake Halloween Bash — takes place from 1 to 4 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCT. 17 Fox Squirrel Corn Maze — takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18, at 3002 Charlie Taylor Road. Enjoy a corn maze, games, hay rides, a pumpkin patch and a store. FoxSquirrelCornMaze.com Krazy Kup Anniversary Party — takes place from 5:33 to 10:33 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Krazy Kup, 101 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd. Celebrate the cafe’s twoyear anniversary with stilt walkers, face painting and balloon art. Denim Blue will play. (813) 752-1220.
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Fall Festival — takes place beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 1107 Charlie Griffin Road. (813) 7599383.
GFWC Plant City Women’s Club BBQ — takes place from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Robert W. Willaford Train Museum, 102 N. Palmer St. For more information call Karen Griggsby at (813) 481-0419. Night Owls Storytime — takes place beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. The library is a hoot at night. Children are invited to wear pajamas and bring a blanket and favorite cuddly toy for stories, songs and activities during the 30-minute program. For children ages 3 to 7 years and their caregivers. givers. (813) 757-9215 ext. 24 or jrussell@plantcitygov.com.
MONDAY, OCT. 19 Annual Worship Rally — takes place beginning at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at Plant City’s First Baptish Church, 503 N. Palmer St. There will be worship, music and prayer fellowship. Speakers include Dr. Ted Traylor, pastor of Olive Baptist Church, in Pensacola. He has a weekly radio and television ministry and is the author of three books. Family Movie Matinee — takes place beginning at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. A free family movie will be projected on the big screen. Go behind the scenes with all the things that go bump in the night, and watch as a girl accidentally travels into a world of monsters. Children are welcome to bring a pillow or blanket to lie on. The movie is rated G. For more information about the movie, please call
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FRIDAY, OCT. 23 Fifth Annual Country Cracker Feast — takes place beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at the home of George and Cassandra Banning, 2506 Clubhouse Drive. Ticket includes food, drinks, a raffle and entertainment. For tickets call George at (863) 660-8979. Plant City Community Chorale presents “The Language of Music” — takes place beginning
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Benjamin DeVane Chapter United States Daughters of 1812 Meeting — takes place beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Jennifer Marks will present the program on Fort Niagara. Contact Frances Nettles at pooh1314@verizon.net for more information. Fall Festival — takes place beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Lebanon Baptist Church, 110 N. Forbes Road. (813) 752-2006. Halloween All Night Classic Softball Tournament — takes place from Saturday, Oct. 24, to Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Plant City Stadium, 1900 S. Park Road. Overnight camping is available. For first game time call (813) 659-4255 or visit TeamSideline.com/plantcity on Wednesday, October 21. Mother Son Bowling Bash— takes place beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Plant City Family Bowl, 2250 U.S. Highway 92 E. It is the first time an event like this has been held by the City of Plant City Recreation and Parks
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LOVE FOR THE LIBRARY by Emily Topper | Staff Writer
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IMPROVEMENTS AND FAST FACTS BUTTERFLY GARDEN
A milkweed grant from TheMonarchWatch.org will go toward planting milkweed once the weather gets cooler.
In the future, library patrons can expect to see an improved roof, newer technology and a butterfly garden.
NEW WEST ROOF
One of the largest improvements is the replacement of Bruton Memorial Library’s west roof, a project that will cost an estimated $168,000. The east roof was replaced a few years ago.
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The city’s budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year allotted $967,239 for Bruton Memorial Library, a $106,519.71 increase from the previous fiscal year. With the additional funds, Bruton Memorial Library is planning a number of improvements that will benefit Plant City patrons and those from neighboring municipalities. Improvements are outline in Bruton Memorial Library’s Annual Plan of Service 2015-16 and Long Range Plan 201518. The plans were submitted to City Commission at its Monday, Sept. 28, meeting. Improvements include the replacement of the west roof, new technologies, expansion of a reading room and beautification to the outside by planting a butterfly garden. Bruton Memorial Library averages about 20,000 visitors per month. From September 2014 to August 2015 Bruton Memorial Library had 240,372 visitors. Tonda Morris, director of library operations, said that one of the goals of the library is to make regular patrons and visitors feel at home. “I want people to feel good,” Morris said. “I want this to be a calm and relaxing space.” Contact Emily Topper at etopper@ plantcityobserver.com.
Expanding an existing reading room will cost $50,000. It will double as a conference room and quiet area. The naming rights for generous donors are up for grabs.
VISITOR COUNT
Bruton Memorial Library averages about 20,000 visitors per month. From September 2014 to August 2015 Bruton Memorial Library had 240,372 visitors.
Priscilla Clark, 45 I’m afraid of heights, so skydiving.
LAPTOP COMPUTERS
As part of the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative, Bruton Memorial Library will be receiving laptops, which will replace the facility’s public use desktops. The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative provides the laptops and does routine maintenance for the computers. Bruton Memorial Library may develop a laptop checkout system. The initiative is part of a project being led by libraries in Pasco County.
FOR THE KIDS
Two iPads will be installed in the youth section of the library within the next year. The iPads will come out of Bruton Memorial Library’s budget and will be attached to a desk in a plexiglass-like enclosure. Director of Library Operations Tonda Morris is unsure of the exact price of the iPads and their installation date. “It’s helpful for (youth), when they can’t have that at home,” Morris said. “They can at least use it here in the library.”
Don Gresham, 64 Go on a foreign mission trip.
Elisa Denton, 20 Swim with sharks.
Martha Wright, 72 Go to Israel.
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GOVERNANCE by Emily Topper | Staff Writer
Code Enforcement activity increases At the City Commission meeting Monday, Oct. 2, Code Enforcement Manager Tray Towles presented a by-the-numbers breakdown of violations and inspections. Code Enforcement Manager Tray Towles gave a presentation on the department for the 2014-15 fiscal year at the City Commission meeting Monday, Oct. 2. In the 2014-15 fiscal year, which ended Wednesday, Sept. 30, Code Enforcement made 8,115 total actions, a 19% increase from the 6,807 actions in the 2013-14 fiscal year. Out of 1,075 new investigations this year, the department completed 701. Code Enforcement averaged a 65% completion rate on 2014-15 cases. Actions taken by Code Enforcement include removing illegal signs, clearing trash and other debris, and followup inspections. The 19% increase in total actions comes from a department made up of only three people: Towles and inspectors Omar Cortez and Tina Barber. Towles took over as Code Enforcement manger about one year ago. Overgrown vegetation was the most common violation, followed by property maintenance violations and inoperable vehicles. Towles and his team mowed many overgrown lots themselves on properties that were either abandoned or bank owned. There were 374 lots mowed in the 2014-15 fiscal year compared to 108 in the previous fiscal year. The department also removed 3,089 illegal signs, a 2% increase over the 3,025
signs removed in the 2013-14 fiscal year. Towles is expecting to remove more illegal signs in 2016, as it is a presidential election year. Commissioner Mary Thomas Mathis commended Towles and his team on a job well done. “You can definitely see the difference,” Mathis said. “To you and your staff, thank you so much for what you’re doing.” Mayor Rick Lott also offered his accolades to the department. “I think we all very much appreciate you and your group,” Lott said. “Please tell your staff we appreciate them.” Lott also said that maintaining neighborhoods and businesses in Plant City creates a clean appearance for the community. “Once you allow a neighborhood to deteriorate, it has a domino effect,” Lott said. “He’s been stepping up the code enforcement by making sure we’re taking proper care of our buildings.” Many residents voluntary comply when code enforcement finds a violation. Residents are given a 10day window to begin fixing the violation. Since October 2014, only one case has been brought to the Code Enforcement board. In the previous fiscal year, eight cases were brought to the board. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver. com.
Code Enforcement is only made up of three employees: Tina Barber, Tray Towles and Omar Cortez.
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6,807 8,115
MOWED LOTS 2013-14 2014-15
108 374
At the next City Commission meeting Monday, Oct. 26, the Commission will have a public hearing on the adoption of a small map amendment of about 4 acres of land at 1809 James L. Redman Parkway. The land would have a commercial use and is currently designated for a
residential use. The Commission will also have a public hearing at the Monday, Oct. 26, meeting about rezoning 1807 and 1809 James L. Redman Parkway from a single-family dwelling district to a neighborhood business district. The lots are about 4.62 acres.
executive from CF Industries and a former YMCA Strong Leader Award winner. “He’s just been someone that has been a big volunteer in the community,” Mayor Rick Lott said. Among his accomplishments, Miller has helped with a fundraising campaign for South Florida Baptist Hospital’s emergency room and helped raise money for the Plant City Family YMCA.
The City Commission voted to approve three Historic Resource Board reappointments. The reappointments are Shelby Bender, Marsha Passmore and Benny Lubrano Jr. Passmore is the president of Plant City Entertainment, and Lubrano is the museum caretaker of the Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum. Shelby Bender has served on the Historic Resources Board for over 20 years.
SIGN REMOVAL 2013-14 3,025 2014-15 3,089
IN OTHER NEWS The City Commission voted to appoint a new member to the Library Board. The board had a vacancy because of the recent resignation of Dave Sollenberger, who is moving out of state. The two contenders were David Miller and Star Anderson. The Commission voted to appoint Miller, following a nomination by Commissioner Mike Sparkman. Miller is a retired
Tyler Chancey, 18 I want to visit every baseball stadium in the country.
NEWS BRIEFS + Mom dies in crash A crash on State Road 60 has left one Plant City woman dead and her two children with serious injuries. Maria Luisa Olivas, 45, was traveling east in a 2001 Chevrolet pickup truck on State Road 60, west of Haynesworth Drive, Thursday, Oct. 8. She was rear ended by Brian A. Defreitas, 46, of Lakeland, who was driving a 2008 Dodge Avenger. Defreitas was attempting to pass Olivas when the front left of his Dodge collided with the rear right of her Chevrolet. Olivas’ Chevrolet traveled into the grass median and overturned several times. Olivas, who was not wearing her seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and died. Her two children, Alejandro Mendoza-Olivas, 9, and Jade Alexa Mendoza, 8, were both taken to Tampa General Hospital with serious injuries. Both children were wearing a seatbelt. The children attend Jackson Elementary School, in Plant City. Alcohol was a factor in the crash. Defreitas was arrested for DUI manslaughter, DUI serious injury, DUI injury and vehicular homicide.
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days, not six months,” Grooms said. Grooms struggled to find facilities, and the process was long, expensive and full of paperwork. “My brother did not make it … there was nowhere for him to go,” Grooms said. After two hours of questions and comments, the board unanimously approved to recommend the rezoning. The decision mirrors a previous vote from a Thursday, Sept. 10, meeting that was thrown out after it was found public hearing notices were not posted. The new decision will be heard by the City Commission and open for a public hearing at its Monday, Nov. 9, meeting. But not everyone is convinced that the facility, proposed by Florida Rehabilitation & Recovery Services, has found the right home in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World. “This should be put in an area where it’s not so congested,” resident Robert Willaford said. Willaford’s primary concern was the traffic problems it would cause being near Interstate 4 ramps. The 150-bed facility would have a staff of about 100 people, including doctors, nurses and behavioral health technicians. It is an inpatient-only facility, and clients would be picked up and brought to the facility for 30- to 40-day stays. It is modeled after Florida Rehabilitation & Recovery Services’ White Sands Treatment Center, in Fort Myers. “Have you been to White Sands?” Willaford asked Russell Ottenberg, a Planeng engineer working on behalf of Florida Rehabilitation & Recovery Services. “We have … It’s not going to be all honey and cream. There’s going to be some thorns and thistles in there.” Other residents were worried about property values. Margo Powers’ home is on Franklin Street, five blocks west of the Red Rose. She and her husband moved to Plant City several years ago and bought their home with their retire-
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ment because they thought it would be a nice community to raise their three children. “I would like you to see the investment we made,” Margo Powers said to the board. She and others do not think a rehabilitation facility meshes with the surrounding neighborhoods, which include Wilson Elementary School and Linda’s Little People Child Care Center, both less than a mile away. “Think about the kids,” Powers, who has a healthcare background working in rehabilitation facilities, said. “If someone chooses to leave, they can walk out. I’ve seen it in a 20-bed facility. Imagine what will happen in a 150-bed facility.” Because the clients of the facility are inpatient only, they are not permitted to leave the premise. Florida Rehabilitation & Recovery Services will outfit the facility with security cameras, alarms and guards. It has also agreed to put a vinyl fence around the property. Originally it proposed a 6-foot-tall fence, but after residents disagreed, it conceded to 8 feet. According to Bob Gannon, chief operating officer of White Sands Treatment Center, the clients sign a safety contract. A condition of many health insurance companies require the clients to sign the contract, stating they will not leave until their treatment is complete, or face financial obligation. Gannon said, about 90% of the clients have insurance. After the meeting, residents gathered in the foyer of the Nettie Berry Draughon Municipal Building. Swain said that when people finally make the personal decision to go to a rehabilitation facility, they are there because they want to change. “I was so busy getting high … then I said, ‘Enough is enough,’” Swain said. Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.
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GAP / PAGE 1 he didn’t know a soul. “Plant City was a lot smaller than it is now,” Body said. “But Big Stone Gap is so small, it almost felt like a city.” Other families who had moved from Big Stone Gap, mostly blue-collar workers, were able to find jobs working along the railroad. Body’s father, Paul, had worked as a welder on the railroad in Big Stone Gap. After relocating, he worked as a phosphate miner in Polk County until 1971. “Phosphate mines were booming,” Body said. “Bluecollar workers moved down. There was an influx of people.” After the initial move, Body and his family stayed with friends in the Plant City area, since they were strapped for cash. “My dad almost ran out of money,” Body said. Eventually, the Body family became settled in the new town. Body’s mother, Dorothy, was the manager of a bookstore. Body’s parents always worked the East Hillsborough Historical Society booth at the Florida Strawberry Festival, and the family regularly attended First United Methodist Church. “My dad was head usher, and my mother sang in the choir,” Body said. “My parents got involved in the Plant City community.” Paul became known by his friends and family as the silent angel type. When a nearby house burned down, Paul was one of the first people to provide aid. “He was a big, burly man, but soft as a teddy bear,” Body said. “My dad, everybody in Plant City loved him.” The rest of Body’s childhood was spent in Plant City. He attended Tomlin Middle and Plant City High schools. Growing up, he participated in his church youth group, played the cornet in the high school band and was in Boy Scouts. His parents’ community involvement and regular church attendance led him to pursue a career in ministry.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING “The people you should be afraid of are the ones walking the streets with drug and alcohol problems.” — Debbie Ray “I don’t think that there’s any family that hasn’t been hit by drugs and alcohol.” — Irene Farmer “I love the Red Rose. It’s like losing a loved one. We all have such wonderful memories … We have to let go of the ones we love.” — Art Wood “Plant City does need a drug and rehab facility, but this is not the right location for it.” — Elizabeth Kripas “It’s really not helping our community if they’re bringing in (people from out of town).” — Felice Willaford “They’re here on a voluntary basis, and you’re telling me they can’t leave.” — Brenda Nichols
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Plant City resident Rodney Body has only returned to Big Stone Gap once. “It never really developed,” Body said. In 2010, the population of Big Stone Gap was just over 5,000. Body still has some relatives that live in Big Stone Gap. He remembers the summers the most. “It’s beautiful country up there, especially in the summertime,” he said. “Every year we had a big family reunion.” Body’s former home in Big Stone Gap was next to Trinity United Methodist Church, where Body was baptized. The house is now an annex to the church and used as an office. Body’s grandfather, J.E. Body Sr., also had a homestead about a block away from the church. J.E. Body Sr. served as the mayor of Big Stone Gap in the 1950s. Body’s grandfather on his mother’s side worked in Big Stone Gap’s coal mines. Body’s parents were buried in Glencoe Cemetery after their deaths in 2007 and 2008.
Body attended the University of South Florida and Emory University, later spending 30 years as a pastor in the South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church. He married his wife, Norfolk, Virginia native Mabel Merritt, in 1979. The couple moved back to Plant City from Georgia in 2012. Body is retired, but still serves as a part-time pastor at Dover United Methodist Church. He lives with his wife on Palm Drive, in a home that he inherited from his parents. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver. com.
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County fair to host talent show Entertainers can demonstrate their abilities at the amateur talent show this Halloween.
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Talent show directors Jacqueline Lamb, Linda Goodrich and Brenda Owens are looking for a variety of performers. talented performers and audience members as possible. They are in charge of ensuring that the fair’s theme this year, “Blue Jeans and Country Dreams,” will be incorporated into the feel and decorations of the talent show. There are no restrictions on what contestants’ talents can be, and the show is open to all types of abilities. “Here, there is nothing saying, ‘You can’t do that or that or that,’” Owens said. “Some people start their careers at the county fair.”
pointed a team to run the event. Linda Goodrich and Jacqueline Lamb join Owens as talent show directors. To say the team is close would be an understatement. Goodrich is Lamb’s mother, and both have known Owens for years. The team chose the event’s judges: four individuals with well-rounded knowledge on dances, the arts and performance. While their connections are tight, the directors are focused on bringing in as many
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The Hillsborough County Fair will be celebrating its 22nd year in operation once it opens for the last two weekends in October. The theme for the fair this year is “Blue Jeans and Country Dreams.” It will have its opening day Thursday, Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. Many people are setting up the fairgrounds, off of Sydney Washer Road, in preparation for this year’s crowd. “We see about 25,000 people come to enjoy the fair each year,” Tom Umiker, volunteer manager of the fair, said. “It takes about six weeks to set up, and we’ve been planning this year’s activities since last year.” The fair has two main types of entertainment: talent and arena. It also houses a variety of competitions, which include FFA night, cooking and horticulture contests, the Hillsborough County Fair 2015 Amateur Talent Show, family living arts and crafts, hay bale decoration, western wear contest, a kid’s coloring contest, mask making, visual arts and a mask making contest. Some of the contests are still open for eligibility, however, this changes every day, and it’s encouraged to go online or call if interested. The events for this year’s fair include the Harvest Queen pageant, an antique tractor show, Bay Area Bandits Shooting Club, 4H Foundation barbecue dinner, demolition derby and children’s group tours Sign-up for events online. This year, there are a few new activities that visitors couldn’t enjoy before. “We are really working on expanding from last year,” Umiker said. “We have new historical items and have added in the truck and tractor pull, which I think will be a good source of entertainment.” The fair also has livestock shows that involve beef cattle, dairy cow, rabbits, goat, lamb, poultry and swine. “The livestock are a big part of our fair,” Umiker said. “In fact, we take a three-day break from October 25 to October 29 to turn over the livestock area. I think it’s something everyone can enjoy, especially the little kids.” The fair relies on volunteers to help. The volunteers consist
of children, teens and adults. Although the fair is celebrating its 22nd year, it has only been in the Sydney Washer Road location since 2007. It first started in the parking lot of what is now Raymond James Stadium. It then moved to a barn in Brandon for eight years for livestock usage only. 2014 saw the largest expansion of the fair in a single year on the Dover site. The five-day event was expanded to eight. “We have been enjoying all of the activities our new location allows us,” Umiker said. “I believe our fair is unique because we have a staff made up completely of volunteers and Hillsborough County residents. It’s just the perfect place for the residents to come together, and it’s what an oldfashioned fair is meant to be.” For further questions about prices, directions, events and contact information go to HillsbouroughCountyFair.com.
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The Hillsborough County Fair 2015 Amateur Talent Show will be on Halloween morning, but the audition sign-up deadline is approaching. Sign-ups have to be received by Monday, Oct. 26. Auditions will be held Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30, two days before the final 15 participants are chosen. Contestants must first apply online before coming to auditions. The auditions and the final performance will be open and free to the public. The performers are split into three divisions: youth, ages 5 to 15; adult, ages 16 to 64; and senior, ages 65 and up. Each division will have a first- through fifth-place prize. First, second and third placers get a trophy and fourth- and fifth placers get a certificate. This is the first official year that the fair, on Sydney Washer Road, in Dover, is hosting a talent show. Talent show director Brenda Owens has high hopes for this year’s performances. “Things have been going very well,” Owens said. “If it’s not fun and beneficial to the people participating, I don’t want a part in it.” Owens has been involved in running her family business, Owens’ Air Conditioning & Heating Inc., for 30 years. The business has been involved in the Plant City community for the last three decades and will be a major sponsor for the talent show. With the performance tent able to hold a maximum of 200 people, the fair has ap-
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BUST A MOVE Dancing with the Locals is a charity fundraising event for the Noon Rotary Club of Plant City. Each year, eight to 13 couples compete in the competition for two awards: best dancers and most
In this week’s Dancing with the Locals feature, we profile couples Heather and Darry Dykstra, and Megan Mayo-Sewell and Marshal Sewell.
money raised. Audience members enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while voting for their favorite couple with their dollars. Many of the couples have no prior
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DANCING WITH THE LOCALS WHEN: 6:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 WHERE: John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road CONTACT: DWTL Chair Jodi Stevens (813) 7160908
HEATHER AND DARRY DYKSTRA
MEGAN MAYO-SEWELL AND MARSHAL SEWELL
Heather Dykstra’s day starts at 4 a.m. and doesn’t slow down until mid-afternoon. But between being a mom, a personal trainer and writing a column for the Plant City Times & Observer, Dykstra has still found the time to squeeze one more event into her packed calendar: competing in the annual Dancing with the Locals competition Friday, Nov. 13 with her husband, Darry Dykstra. The Plant City natives, who have been married for seven years, were asked to compete in the annual fundraiser by event founder Lisa McGrath. Neither have competed in the competition before, but Heather Dykstra was part of a showcase performed at the event a few years ago. “We’ve been to the show before,” Heather Dykstra said. “I was all for it.” The couple will be doing a contemporary mix of hip-hop and swing. They have no prior dance training, but both are avid exercisers. Darry Dykstra hits the gym every day, in addition to running and owning Dykstra Construction. Heather Dykstra runs Tabata Boot Camp out of Fierce Athletics Competitive Cheerleading and Gymnastics. She also teaches classes at the YMCA. They are taking lessons two times per week from Kevin Rios, who owns Just Dance, in Lakeland. “He’s awesome,” Heather Dykstra said. “He listened to our music and right on the spot came up with stuff.” Scheduling has been difficult because of the couple’s busy schedule.
Megan Mayo-Sewell has danced in front of crowds before but always with a competitive dance team by her side. The Sewell Farms CFO will compete in front of judges once again, this time with partner and brother-in-law, Marshal Sewell. The pair will grace the stage at the Dancing with the Locals competition Friday, Nov. 13. The in-laws will be doing a snazzy swing combination number at the upcoming competition. The routine is choreographed by Charlyne Loveridge, who Mayo-Sewell used to dance with. Loveridge is the dance captain for the SPONSOR MEGAN AND MARSHAL: marshal.c.sewell@gmail. Tampa Bay Storm. “I knew she did a different com style of dance,” Mayo-Sewell looking forward to supportsaid. “I already felt the vibe ing the community and the What style of dance will you cause. be doing? with her and knew.” “They gave us a breakdown Mayo-Sewell danced on Swing combination. an all-star hip-hop team of what the money is for,” while attending Durant High Sewell said. “The fundraising Do you have any prior dance experience? School. Later, she opened her aspect for me ... I think that own cheerleading gym, in alone makes it a really worthMegan Mayo-Sewell comwhile cause.” Brandon. peted on an all-star hip-hop The Sewell family has Unlike his sister-in-law, team in high school and owned Sewell Farms for five Sewell’s dance experience owned a cheerleading gym. is limited to busting out his generations. Although Sewell Marshal Sewell has no best moves at weddings. The was raised on the farm, prior dance experience. Sewell Farms sales represen- Mayo-Sewell married into the tative wasn’t sure if he want- agricultural family when she Who asked you to compete? ed to compete in the annual wed Sewell’s brother, Marc. Doug Watson, of the “I think it’s a lifestyle,” charity event at first but deNoon Rotary Club. Mayo-Sewell said. “It’s not recided to try it. “I knew people who had ally a job.” Marshal and Marc Sewell’s done it, but I had never gone father has quasi-retired from to watch it,” Sewell said. So far, the pair’s weekly the business, but the Sewells dance practices are going as hope to pass the tradition down to their children. planned. “Our goal is to keep it in the In addition to their reguSewell and Mayo-Sewell are larly scheduled practices, the family,” Sewell said. still accepting sponsorships The rest of the Sewell fampartners have continued to hit the gym. Although they’re ily is supportive of the pair’s for the Dancing with the Loin it to win it, Sewell is most upcoming dance endeavor. cals competition.
SPONSOR DARRY AND HEATHER: hdykstra@hotmail.com “I’m a business owner,” Darry Dykstra said. “It pretty much never turns off.” With the competition less than a month away, the Dykstras are doing well with sponsorships and excited about giving back to their hometown community — even if it took some convincing. “I’m just doing it to make (Heather) happy,” Darry Dykstra said. “I didn’t know what kind of commitment I was signing up for when I agreed to do this.” “Lisa asked me, and it just sounded like something fun,” Heather Dykstra said. “It’s something I haven’t done before. It’s kind of out of the box for me.” The couple was especially excited when they saw the breakdown of the competition’s fundraising efforts, which will go toward scholarships and Plant City Little
What is your favorite song to dance to? “I always play 80s music when I’m cleaning and doing dishes,” Heather Dykstra said. What are you most looking forward to? “For it to be over,” Darry Dykstra said. “For it to be over, but for us to do a good job,” Heather Dykstra said. “I want to know that we did good.” Do you have any prior dance experience? No. League, among other organizations. “I think it’s awesome,” Heather Dykstra said. “That was one of the main reasons that I wanted to do it.”
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tinue to participate in other international efforts, such as group study and friendship exchanges. Locally, the club also annually supports the Gulf Ridge Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Rotary’s Camp Florida and a number of local schools. In concert with the Noon Rotary Club, Daybreak Rotary is re-instituting the Interact service club at Plant City High School. Each year, both clubs send Plant City High students to Rotary’s Seminar For Tomorrow’s Leaders, as well as the World Affairs Conference held at Auburn University. Daybreak Rotary meets every Monday morning from 7 to 8 a.m. at South Florida Baptist Hospital’s Community Conference Room, 301 N. Alexander St. The club started out meeting at Buddy Freddy’s, followed by the Red Rose Inn & Suites, before moving to South Florida Baptist. Please feel free to drop by for a meeting that will surely include a wonderful breakfast buffet and an outstanding and informational program. George Banning and Rob Evans are both members of the Rotary Club. George has been a member for 39 years, and Rob has been a member for 22 years.
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For 25 years, Daybreak Rotary Club has been helping its community by providing dictionaries and bicycles to elementary students, supporting the South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation and the Plant City Family YMCA, and volunteering with the United Food Bank of Plant City. But perhaps one of its biggest projects is its Country Cracker Feast, to benefit the United Food Bank. The fifth annual Country Cracker Feast will take place from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at the home of Cassandra and George Banning. The catered event promises fine food, wine and beer, live entertainment, a silent auction and a gift tree, filled with hundreds of dollars of gift cards, to be raffled off. Tickets to the feast are $75 per person and can be obtained from any club member. Net proceeds will also benefit other Daybreak Rotary local charities. The club will also celebrate its 25th anniversary in December. It was chartered by the Plant City Noon Rotary Club on Dec. 15, 1990. Over the years Daybreak Rotary has been a strong and consistent supporter of Rotary International’s effort
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Obituaries Elizabeth Greenan Bates
Elizabeth Greenan Bates, 92, of Plant City, died Oct. 4, 2015. Mrs. Bates was a native of Alexandria, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Grehan Greenan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rollo Bates Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth L. Bates. There are no services planned at this time. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.
Gail Boswell
Gail Boswell, 61, of Seffner, died Sept. 23, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Boswell was born in Tampa. She was retired from Target and was a member of General Assembly Pentecostal Church. Her hobbies included being the church choir director, teaching Sunday school, playing the piano and organ, putting puzzles together and creating flower arrangements. She was a dedicated mother to her special needs son, Jerry, and loved her dog, Diamond. She was greatly loved by her family and friends. She is survived by her sons, Arnold McClure Jr. and Jerry McClure; daughter, Teresa McClure (Joe); mother, Lillie Mae Floyd; brother, Charlie Floyd Jr.; sister, Bonnie Hampton (Tommy); and one grandson. She is preceded in death by Arnold McClure Sr.; sister, Barbara Ann Floyd; and father, Charlie Floyd Sr. A funeral service was held Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Wells Memorial Funeral Home &
Event Center. A burial followed at West Oaklawn Cemetery in Plant City. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial. com.
Kenneth “Cod Rod” Cothron
Kenneth “Cod Rod” Cothron, 59, of Plant City, died Oct. 4, 2015. Mr. Cothron was a hardworking man and spent much of his career as an electrician in the sign business. He was a fan of FSU football and NASCAR, and loved his German Shepard, Smoky. “Cod Rod” will be missed by many. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Melinda Cothron; sons, Jason Ray Cothron (Shannon) and CJ Lentz (Heather); daughters, Jennifer Cothron Welch (Bo) and Katherine Wilson (Jimmy); brothers, Hayward Cothron, Mike Cothron, Allen Cothron and Gary Cothron; and grandchildren, Kerrigan, forrest, Weston, Haidan, Kelisse, Kayden, Ivy, Autumn and Jessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Eleanor (Sheffield) Cothron; and sister, Gail Cothron. A visitation was held Friday, Oct. 9, at Wells Memorial Funeral Home and Event Center. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial. com.
Harold Newton Graves
Harold Newton Graves, 93, of Plant City, died Oct. 6, 2015. Mr. Graves was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during World War II. He was a mem-
ber of the American Legion and Lone Oak Baptist Church. He is survived by his children, Sue Ann Graves and Loren Graves (Sandra), of Plant City; grandchildren, Daniel Stokes (Yoshie), Michael Stokes (Amy) and Timothy Thomas; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Emma, Abby and Lilly. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Graves; daughter, Sylvia Graves; and sister, Freida Claire. A celebration of life was held Monday, Oct. 12, at Hopewell Funeral Home. Committal followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens in Plant City. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral. com.
Lloyd Hawthorne
Lloyd Hawthorne, 80, of Plant City, died Oct. 1, 2015. Mr. Hawthorne was born in Bruton, Alabama. He was a 34-year veteran of the United States Navy, having served in the Korean War. He continued to serve in the Reserve Navy Seabees, during the Vietnam War and Desert Storm. He was a member of the Calvary Free Will Baptist Church, where he oversaw the youth camp and the Navy Chiefs Association. He loved his family, and enjoyed fishing and farming. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elizabeth Hawthorne; daughters, Diane Conrad (Ron Evans), of Lithia; and Teri Stansel, of Lithia; grandchildren, Danya Conrad and Tiffany Garren; siblings, Delsie, Missie, Nonie, Donie and Ronnie; siblingin-laws, Martha, Carlton, Peggy, Judy and Lois; and his
buddies at the Navy Chiefs Association. A celebration of life was held Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Hopewell Funeral Home. A committal followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens in Plant City. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral. com.
John Jaudron
John Jaudron, 82, of Dover, died Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 at his son’s home. Mr. Jaudron was a lifelong resident of Dover. He was the son of Ira and Edith Walden Jaudon. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Dover. He loved Jesus, family, church and community. He retired from the Hillsborough County School District, then spent 19 years as a greeter at Wal-Mart, a job that he loved. He was passionate about boldly sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. He leaves to his family and community a legacy of dedication and unwavering faith. He is survived by his children, David Jaudon (Kathy), Pam Jaudon Tehrani (Nasi), and Danny Jaudon (Pam); brother, Louis Jaudon; grandchildren, Pam Miller (Chris), Christie Evans (Drew), Katie Damron (Kevin), Bobback Tehrani, Ladan Tehrani, Daniel Jaudon Jr. (Jenny), Justin Jaudon (Ashley), and Kimberly Cain (Jonathan); and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joyce; and son, Dwight. A funeral service was held Monday, Oct. 5, at First Baptist Church of Dover. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.
Valeria “Ann” Kent
Valeria “Ann” Kent, 56, of Lithia, died Oct. 4, 2015. Ms. Kent was born in Plant City and was employed with Dart Container Corporation. She loved her family, and she enjoyed fishing. She is survived by her sons, William “Billy” Lee Fethke, of Pinellas Park, and Sgt.
Christopher Landon Fethke, United States Army (Patricia); grandson, Gabriel Lucas Fethke; companion, David Enser; parents, Lee Roy and Valeria Kent; and siblings, Derral Kent (Carol), Dale Jones (David), Roy “Arnie” Kent (Dee Dee) and Lance Kent (Linda). A celebration of life was held Saturday, Oct. 10, at Hopewell Funeral Home. Interment was held at Hebron Cemetery in Lithia. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral. com.
Barbara Jean Kersey
Barbara Jean Kersey, 73, of Plant City, died Sept. 28, 2015. A native of Miami, Mrs. Kersey was the daughter of the late Jewell and Nona Mae Williams Graves. She loved to cook and was a bartender for many years at the Holiday Inn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Kersey. She is survived by her sons, Randall Jonson, and Gary (Darla) Geiger; grandchildren, Brooke Nattkemper, Randi Johnson, Jarod Geiger and Hayley Geiger; and one great-grandchild on the way, Scarlett. The family will be having private services at a later date. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.
James “Rambo” LaGarde
James “Rambo” LaGarde, 68, died Sunday, Sept. 27, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. LaGarde was born in Warsaw, Indiana, where he was a farm boy. He never outgrew his love of tractors of any kind. Uncle Sam sent him to Vietnam for his senior trip where he was a crew chief and door gunner on a Huey Gunship stationed at Bearcat. He retired from the Manatee County School Board, where he was a welder. He was always at recess because he was in charge of maintaining
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all of the playground equipment. He checked out each piece himself before allowing the kids to play on it. He met the superintendent one day while working on the playground, and they took time out to swing together, which was one of his favorite memories. He was impressed that the superintendent knew his name. He was a NASCAR fan, and everyone knew not to bother him when a race was on. He enjoyed the Sprint Winter Nationals at East Bay for the last 33 years. He was a member and past president of the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 787, a member of AMVETS Post 26 and a speaker in the History of Vietnam classes in Hillsborough County for the last 15 years. All the kids love and remember “Rambo, the Legend.” Of all the many things he did in his 68 years, he loved his time with his students and his family the best. He was able to fly to Indiana for his 50th class reunion this past June and see all of his old classmates, which was a dream come true. He will be missed by all that knew him, as he considered his friends his family. He joins more than 58,286 soldiers whose names are on the Vietnam Wall, which he had remembered for 50 years. He is survived by his wife and soulmate, Cathy; son, Bobby; daughter, Caron; grandson, David; and “furbabies,” Norman, Josie, DA, Sunny, Sylvester and Ms. Priss. He was predeceased by his grandson, William, and past “fur-babies.” A celebration of life was held Saturday, Oct. 3, at Hopewell Funeral Home. The service was officiated by his “pistol packing minister” and friend, Linda. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 787, AMVETS Chapter 26, or Plant City High School JROTC. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral. com.
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GAME OF THE WEEK by Justin Kline | Sports Editor
Plant City at Durant: Showdown for the Sisters
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FOOTBALL TCYFCC WEEK 9 RECAP
Plant City Dolphins Every Dolphins team picked up a win over the Brandon Cowboys Saturday, Oct. 10. The Mighty Mites won, 33-12, in the day’s opener. The Pee Wees and Midgets improved to 8-0 with backto-back 28-0 wins and, like the Mighty Mites, are the only undefeated teams remaining in their divisions The junior varsity team improved to a 6-2 record with their 30-0 win. The varsity team moved up to 7-1 with their 44-0 win.
The Redman Cup is not just a team rivalry, but a family one too.
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ver since Pam Bowden helped start the Battle for the Redman Cup rivalry nine school years ago, the Plant CityDurant football game has become one of the biggest draws in town. While the game was always special to Pam Bowden and her family, the Durant principal has another reason to look forward to this year’s game Friday, Oct. 16. Her sister, Susan Sullivan, is now principal of PCHS. They aren’t Jim Redman’s only daughters, but Pam Bowden and Susan Sullivan are perhaps the two with the strongest link to the trophy. There is a picture of their sons, Chip Bowden and Aaron Sullivan, with Redman, on the trophy. Born six weeks apart, Chip Bowden played quarterback for the Cougars while Aaron Sullivan played center for the Raiders. Redman — long considered one of the best football players PCHS ever fielded — was an avid supporter of both programs, especially when his grandsons were playing from the 2002-03 to 2005-06 school years. Redman would sit in the end zone — his allegiance split
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Susan Sullivan and Pam Bowden are each hoping to win the Redman Cup, which features a photo of their late father with two of their sons. equally down the middle for his grandsons and their teams. “My dad loved to come see them play,” Susan Sullivan says. “That picture was taken at the last game that he attended, when the two of them played. He was a huge supporter of Plant City High School and,
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when Pam came here, he supported their school as well. My mom found it very fitting to give a trophy to the winner of this game because it did mean so much to my dad.” Redman died in between the boys’ 2006 high school graduations, and the Redman Cup
was created in time for the 2006-07 school year. Previously, Durant and Plant City didn’t have a football trophy to play for, despite their proximity to one another. While the sisters do encourage good sportsmanship and fan friendliness for this game,
their loyalties lie firmly with their schools. All three Bowden children attended Durant, just as all three Sullivan children attended Plant City. There are some friendly bragging rights at stake here.
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VOLLEYBALL by Justin Kline | Sports Editor
Friday night notes And now, for something game I’ve ever seen Lawson positive about Strawberry play, at least while wearing Crest football. a Strawberry Crest uniform. It’s been a while since I was And it was the kind of perforable to tell you how good the mance that suggests WhatChargers looked in a game, ley’s weapons could be quite whether they won or lost, but effective in the near future, the drought is ending. with some development. The team played While we’re talka good game against ing about Whatley: Durant last week. he’s not used as a Sure, the 27-14 true-blue running final score suggests quarterback, but he’s that the Cougars athletic enough to might have went to extend plays if need Dover and stomped be. He was forced a mud hole in Crest, to do it quite often but it doesn’t tell the against Durant, whole story. It was thanks to an effecJUSTIN very nearly a onetive pass rush. He KLINE score game that, with was solid once he got 33 seconds left, could away from a rusher. have had a different outcome The Durant secondary if Crest were able to recover didn’t shut down whenever an onside kick. That’s a miniit saw Whatley evade a sack, mum of three plays. but there were several times The first and third quarters where it seemed to have were forgettable, if you suptrouble going off-script by alport Crest. Durant hung 12 lowing guys, such as Lawson, points on the Chargers in the to make big catches and move first quarter and opened and the chains. As I’ve been sayclosed it with touchdowns. ing, mobile quarterbacks can Typical Durant stuff, at least prosper in this district. as far as 2015 is concerned. The defense played well Durant then scored twice in throughout those two quarthe third quarter, making it a ters, keeping Durant’s pro27-7 game. ductive offense in check and But Crest showed what it creating opportunities to put can do in the even quarters. points on the board. It was The Chargers played well for also the first time I’ve seen most of the second and fourth Carlton Potter get picked off, frames. It was, at one point, something that Junior Ogun a 12-7 game before halftime, was responsible for. It’s defithanks to Chargers running nitely a performance that the back Bryce Blackmon. unit can build on. The Tate Whatley-to-Chase Of course, the game was Lawson connection was on SEE KLINE / PAGE 15 point too. It was the best
The Trojans played the Tampa Chiefs Saturday, Oct. 10. The Mighty Mites (4-4) started the day with a 24-0 shutout win. The Midgets (6-2) posted a 12-0 win The junior varsity team (6-2) flexed its muscles in a 33-7 win. The Pee Wees (1-7) were on the receiving end of a 12-0 shutout. The varsity team (4-4) came up on the losing end of a 33-27 shootout.
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None of the Redskins teams came away with a win over the Brandon Lions Saturday, Oct. 10. The Mighty Mite (1-7), Pee Wee (0-8) and junior varsity (0-8) teams were all shut out by the Lions, with the first two games ending in 31-0 defeats and the JV game ending with a 48-0 defeat. The Midgets (0-8) took a 40-6 loss. The varsity team (2-6) had the best offensive game in a 39-19 loss.
Dover Patriots
The Pats also went winless in Week 9, going up against the Pinecrest Pilots. The Mighty Mites (1-7) started things off with a very close game, but ended up taking a 7-6 loss. The Pee Wees (2-6) had the best offensive performance of the day in a 40-12 loss, and the Midget (5-3) and junior varsity (6-2) teams each took shutout losses: 12-0 for the Midgets, and 36-0 for the JV boys. In the day’s final game, the varsity team (5-3) lost, 48-8.
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Area teams set for district tourney Plant City-area teams hold three of the top four spots going into next week’s district tournament. Plant City-area volleyball teams have proved they are aces. As the 2015 season winds to a close, local squads are holding down first, second and fourth places in the standings out of the Class 7ADistrict 9 teams. With the FHSAA district tournament set to start Wednesday, Oct. 21, that’s a good sign that at least one squad from the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World could be headed for a playoff run.
For anyone who has been following the area volleyball scene over the past few years, the results look familiar — even if the names in the district don’t.
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Durant may have taken a 2-1 loss to a quality Wharton squad Saturday, Oct. 10, but it won’t affect the Lady Cougars (13-6; 6-0 district). The only team to go undefeated in district play, Durant went on a tear of 10 straight
wins between Monday, Sept. 21, and Friday, Oct. 10, to help bolster its status as the top dog in 7A-9 play. In fact, the only district team that the Lady Cougars didn’t sweep in that span was Bloomingdale, against whom they got a 3-1 win Thursday, Oct. 1. Durant coach Brittany Wade and her team is looking to three-peat as district champions. They’re likely to face tough
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Upcoming district tourney sites The FHSAA district tournaments for many fall sports are set to start as early as Monday, Oct. 19. Cross County: Girls begin at 5:30 p.m., and boys begin at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, at Newsome High School, 16550 Fishhawk Blvd., Lithia. Swimming: The diving tournament starts at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center, 405 Beverly Blvd., Brandon. Swimming warmups will be held at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Bobby Hicks Pool, 4120 W. Mango Ave., Tampa. The competition will begin at 9 a.m.
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GAME / PAGE 14 But, according to the sisters, most of those rights will be had outside of the Redman family. “I think it’s more talk for other people than us,” Pam Bowden says.
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2. PREPARE AHEAD Pack your gym clothes and sneakers in a bag and place it in your car the night before you have to go to work. At this point, you have zero excuses. 3. LACE UP If you put your workout clothes on, chances are you will do something productive. Whether it be going to the gym, taking a walk or just getting more done around the house, you’ll find something to do. 4. STAY HYDRATED Dehydration makes you tired and causes headaches, which leads you straight to the couch or bed. Make sure you get plenty of H2O, and cut out the soda. 5. REWARD YOURSELF You’re working hard and feeling great, but you’re starting to lose motivation. Purchase a new playlist of songs, or a new shirt. Sometimes even just the smallest
rewards will keep you excited to work out. 6. CREATE CHALLENGES It gets boring doing the same workout routine week after week, month after month. Try something new and outside the box. Pick something you normally wouldn’t do, and give it a chance. You might be surprised at the outcome. 7. INVEST IN A TRAINER This replaces your partner in tip No. 1, except for the facts that we will set up everything for you, walk you through each exercise and tell you exactly what you need to do, rep by rep. Then, we will see what you’re capable of and get an understanding of how hard we can push you, based on your level of strength and endurance. We work with beginner clients all the way up to professional bodybuilders. 8. COUNT SHEEP When our phones get low on battery, we run to the charger. Think of your body as the
THE ONLY GAME IN TOWN Following last week’s 27-14 loss to Durant, the Chargers have entered a much-needed bye week. Given the team’s performance in its last two games, it will be interesting to see what new head coach Jim Peaden will cook up for the Friday, Oct. 23, game against East Bay (4-3; 1-2 district), which will look to follow up last week’s upset win over Lennard with a win over Bloomingdale (0-6; 0-3 district). WHERE: 4691 Gallagher Road, Dover WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23
PRINCIPALS’ PREDICTIONS Durant’s Pam Bowden thinks the Friday, Oct. 16, game will be decided by seven points Plant City’s Susan Sullivan thinks the team that draws the fewest flags will win.
play each other Friday, Oct. 16. The 6-1 Raiders are on an excellent defensive run at the moment, allowing a combined 16 points in their last four games, including the Friday, Oct. 9, 14-0 shutout at Bloomingdale. The offense hasn’t been lighting up the scoreboard
over the past two weeks, scoring all but three points in second-half action, but running back Markese Hargrove and quarterback Corey King have been running the ball well enough to control the pace. Head coach Greg Meyer will have to address one huge problem: in last week’s action, defensive back Peyton
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phone and your bed as the charger. We have to restore our mental alertness, as well as allow our muscles to recover and repair while in a resting state. 9. EAT RIGHT This is so important. Eating the right portions of healthy foods will allow your body to not only recover better, but perform better. You will notice quickly how eating healthier foods will lead to results. A flatter belly or tighter arms will create instant motivation. 10. FIND INSPIRATION Grab a fitness magazine with a new workout routine or hang a photo of yourself on your bathroom mirror from a time you felt your best. Tell friends on social media you’re doing a challenge. This is also difficult to back out of, as they will ask how your progress is going. Heather Dykstra is an AFAAcertified personal trainer and has been a group fitness instructor for over 13 years. She is currently involved with the Plant City Family YMCA.
Collins was lost to injury and will not play this week. Collins, a senior, is one of the defense’s two most important players. Whoever Meyer taps to replace him will have big shoes to fill. The 6-1 Cougars have gotten over their double-overtime loss to Lennard, with back-to-back wins against Bloomingdale and Strawberry Crest. They looked nearly identical on paper: a 26-14 win followed by a 27-14 win. Against Crest (0-7; 0-4 district), the Cougars were able to score early and often enough to fend off a surprisingly scrappy Chargers team that was never really out of the game. Durant’s pass defense wasn’t exactly stellar, giving up 291 yards (134 to wideout Chase Lawson, who almost always seemed to be open), but its run defense allowed just 33 yards. Going up against Plant City, that’s probably the more important of the two numbers. Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com.
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competition from secondplace Strawberry Crest, which wrapped up its regular season Thursday, Oct. 15. Crest (12-6; 5-1 district) hasn’t gone on an extended win streak this season — it never won more than three games in a row — but the Lady Chargers have still played well with Hillsborough County all-star Terra Brooks anchoring the middle. Unlike Durant, Crest was able to beat Bloomingdale Wednesday, Sept. 16, with a 3-0 win. Crest finished as runner-up last season, and the 2015 team will certainly be playing with that chip on its shoulder. Plant City’s .500 district record puts the Lady Raiders (77; 3-3 district) in fourth place, and the team would probably like to improve upon its October record. After playing well in September — losing only to Strawberry Crest, 3-1, Thursday, Sept. 10 — the Lady
KLINE / PAGE 14 also full of some of the problems that have plagued the Chargers all season long. Chalk it up in part to Durant’s stout defense, but also to the fact that Crest’s offense wasn’t always able to execute big plays and that the defense proved susceptible to the Cougars’ short passing game. The Chargers have a bye week to work out those kinks — which look fixable — and get ready to (hopefully) come away with an upset win Friday, Oct. 23, against East Bay. As for Durant, need I say more than, “Redman Cup?” You can check out the Gridiron Report podcast online. Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com.
IF YOU GO 7A-9 DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT WHERE: Lennard High School, 2342 Shell Point Road. E., Ruskin. WHEN: Games begin at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21; championship match held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. COST: $6 per session Regionals will be held from Oct. 27 to Nov. 3; sites, dates and times are TBD. Raiders began October on a three-game losing streak. Spruce Creek, Bloomingdale and Durant each swept Plant City from Saturday, Oct. 3, to Thursday, Oct. 8, and the latter two games ensured that the Lady Raiders would finish outside of the top three. Plant City has proven that it can beat the rest of the district
As the 2015 season winds to a close, local squads are holding down first, second and fourth places in the standings out of the Class 7A-District 9 teams. with few problems, but it will now need to prove that the girls have learned from their losses to everyone in the top three. Winning next week is possible, but it will be tough.
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Third-place Bloomingdale is definitely one to watch throughout the tournament. The Lady Bulls (9-4; 4-2 district) have only lost in the district to Crest and Durant but have gone on a winning streak since the Thursday, Oct. 1, match against the Lady Cougars. The two-game streak saw the team pick up 3-0 wins over Plant City and Lennard, before heading to Chamberlain Monday, Oct. 12.
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Bloomingdale lost twice in September, to Strawberry Crest and New Port RicheyRidgewood, but dropped only three sets among all of its wins. East Bay (4-6; 2-4 district) picked up two of its four regular-season wins against district opponents Lennard (3-6; 0-5 district) and Tampa Bay Tech (3-8; 0-5 district). But, as the records indicate, those two teams have had almost no good luck in 2015. While the final result of the tournament could have two Plant City teams in the playoffs, area squads would be wise to watch out for the Lady Bulls next week. Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com.
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Many of the people Pam Bowden was referring to are probably those who will be playing in the game. Unlike previous years, Plant City and Durant are now on top of their district with talented, yet noticeably different, teams and approaches. This game could decide both teams’ playoff seeding. Lennard’s 26-14 loss to East Bay in the Friday, Oct. 9, action made Plant City the only team with a perfect 7A-9 record. It also gave Durant sole possession of second place, since the Cougars had played one more district game. Lennard dropped into a 2-1 tie for third place with Tampa Bay Tech. The tie will likely be settled when the two teams
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